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Klay Thompson wasted no time offering high praise for rookie forward Cooper Flagg after the Dallas Mavericks’ opening day of training camp. The five-time All-Star said Flagg’s approach to his first professional practice showed maturity beyond his years. “Cooper did great,” Thompson said. “I’m most impressed he didn’t sit out...

The Dallas Mavericks launched their 2025 training camp on Tuesday with a high-energy practice that featured teaching, competition, and a first look at rookie forward Cooper Flagg against NBA veterans. Head coach Jason Kidd said the opening day set the right tone. “Day one, yeah. I thought it was great,”...

Anthony Davis didn’t waver when asked about his outlook entering the 2025-26 season. After a year that ended with frustration and injury, his message to Mavericks fans was direct. “Same as last year at my press conference: my goal hasn’t changed. I want to bring a championship here,” Davis said....

Cooper Flagg isn’t stepping into the NBA with the weight of an entire franchise on his shoulders. Instead, the No. 1 overall pick begins his career surrounded by established stars, giving him a chance to grow into his role without carrying the immediate burden that often comes with his draft...

The Dallas Mavericks entered media day without a set starting lineup for the 2025–26 NBA season. Head coach Jason Kidd stressed that competition will determine roles when training camp opens in Vancouver, British Columbia. “There’s no set starting lineup yet,” Kidd said. “This is going to be about competition, and...

Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson are marking the start of their partnership as Dallas Mavericks teammates with a new sneaker release. ANTA announced the launch of the KAI 2 “Klay,” a colorway honoring the bond between the two stars, set to release Friday, Sept. 26, for $125. Irving and Thompson...

The Dallas Mavericks are beginning training camp with optimism surrounding Kyrie Irving’s recovery from a torn left ACL. Irving suffered the injury on March 3 against the Sacramento Kings and missed the final 20 games of last season, along with the team’s Play-In Tournament appearance. The setback came during an...

The Dallas Mavericks signed D'Angelo Russell to a two-year, $11.6 million deal this offseason in free agency. The lefty is expected to start at point guard next season while Kyrie Irving rehabs his left ACL injury. Russell played with Anthony Davis and Max Christie on the Los Angeles Lakers. The...

Before the Dallas Mavericks open training camp later this month, the team has already laid a foundation for chemistry. Veteran guard Klay Thompson hosted the franchise’s annual “vet camp” at his home in California, giving teammates and staff a chance to connect in an informal but meaningful setting. D’Angelo Russell,...

Klay Thompson organized a "bonding camp" for the Dallas Mavericks in Newport Beach, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Anthony Davis, recovering from eye surgery to repair a detached retina, wasn't able to participate in on-court activities. Davis, 32, underwent eye surgery in July. "Interestingly, though,...